Joshua Zirkzee has explained the reasons why he chose to join Manchester United amid the links with AC Milan and other clubs this summer.
Heading into the summer mercato it seemed as though Zirkzee was not only the first choice but for Milan but also that the club were making a lot of positive ground in the pursuit, with no issues regarding the release clause or salary.
However, the story involving Zirzkee’s agent is now famous: Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani did not find an agreement regarding the high commissions requested (€15m) and they froze the negotiations after United entered.
In the end the Dutch forward did get his move to Old Trafford while Milan ended up turning to Alvaro Morata, a deal that they got over the line yesterday as the Spaniard signed a four-year deal.
Zirkzee spoke to the Manchester United official website as part of his presentation as a new signing and he outlined why the Red Devils felt like the best choice.
“I have a lot of trust and a good feeling about this step. It wasn’t a difficult decision. I mean, I love Bologna a lot, but Manchester United just gave me a very, very good feeling,” he said.
“I’m confident that what’s planned will also happen. It’s been a rollercoaster, the past few weeks. Some very good experiences and I’m very happy to be here. Obviously, making a transfer to Manchester United is something very positive.
“I just can’t wait to get started and continue what I basically did last season. I’m just hoping to improve every day and do the best I can.
“I’m very happy to be here. I mean, it’s probably the biggest club in the world, so I can’t wait to get started and get to know everyone and start this journey. I’m very, very excited.
“I’m going on a short break. Try and relax a little bit and then get back to Manchester and get it going. Obviously, it [Old Trafford] is an insane stadium. I can’t wait to play in the stadium. Just very, very excited, very motivated.”
Wait did he just say the biggest club in the world? I’m actually relieved we didn’t sign this buffoon
A lot of Man Utd fans and players trot that line out, so he is clearly endearing himself.
This is why many people don’t like EPL teams, they completely overate themselves.
There is no metric that makes Utd the biggest club in the world
Hahha definitely, I guess Real Madrid’s 15 CLs mean nothing , or our 7 on the same occasion, they can’t even finish top 4 in their league, it’s not the most popular club and definitely not the wealthiest or most valuable …I really don’t get it, so much hype in that league it makes me suck and makes average player cost dozens of millions for nothing
PR, clearly. Words are cheaper than ever these days, so pay no mind.
It’s what u say to endear yourself to fans and to your new club. Its no big deal. It’s PR. It’s not like he’s going to say what a sh!t club 🤣🤣🤣
I am frankly with you. I never had any feel for this guy. He never showed any excitement on the prospect of joining the AC Milan. Even Van Basten never showed any excitement about him joining the Milan.
Biggest club in the world wkwkwkwk . After alex ferguson retire that club already becoming like mid table club in england. Even luis van gaal & mourinho only give false hope there. The best they can do only pay over price average player just to make their fans happy
I hope you just ended your carrier like van de beek simple, nonsense talking rubbish
Even though Milan didn’t get him, I hope he isn’t another player ruined by the EPL.
It’s simple: we couldn’t make a deal, Manchester United was able to make a deal.
We are very happy with you keep up
Keep your happiness until you found out the Maguire and Yoro Disasterclass
Thank God! He’s over Hype. I doubt if he can score Double figure this Season 2024/ 2025
I doubt that as well, and even further, I doubt he will play any significant minutes. He will warm the bench.
I agree. The move makes no sense because Hojlund is clearly a very promising talent and made good strides last season.
I have no proof. I suspect that the way the “deal” went down that Kia holds the power on the relationship contractually and he wanted Z in EPL.
I don’t think we wanted this guy. There is simply a bad smell around the who thing.
He said the same about San Siro…he is probably fascinated by buildings.
Lol low key hilarious, but then I really started cracking up
Nothing is difficult for man.u. in the transfer market, without champ. l. but we are making wonderful signing.up man.united.
After he fails in utd we can buy him like chelsea leftovers.
No but it will be interesting to see if he gets to play and if so what impact he can bring.
mehn….I wouldn’t blame him…..he felt threatened by the talents in Milan like Rafael leao……and felt he wont get a regular shirt…..but to overhype Manchester United is like making himself happy knowing that he gambled.
4 year contract for player age 31 year. Smart decision.
Yeah morata 4 yr contract is crazy
2 or 3 years max would have been better
And hurry up and get fofana , he’s a beast ,
Would be a huge signing
He and his agent should be investigated for racketeering. He hid behind his agent to ask for $15 million fee for pretendedly his agent. I dont regret this guy at all. He never showed any excitement on the prospect of joining the AC Milan. Marco Van Basten never wanted to endorse him.
“Obviously, it [Old Trafford] is an insane stadium.”
Well that’s true though, no sane club would put a rainfall into a stadium. Truly insane lol
Waterfall not rainfall. My English 😭
Hahahaha… Its not difficult decision when you see lots of money in a front of your face mofoo… This is the morron decision…